He brought up the death of Sher Kung, an attorney and new mother killed by a left-turning box-truck driver at Second and University Street in 2014.

She devised simpler designs for short bike lanes last fall on Pike and Pine streets downtown, for $350,000 each. Those rely on plastic posts and planter boxes, “something we’ve borrowed from Vancouver,” Sparrman said.

$12 million a mile: Here's how bike-lane costs shot sky high in Seattle

At present rates, the Seattle Department of Transportation says it might be able to afford only half the 50 miles of bike lanes promised in the Move Seattle levy approved by voters in 2015. Share story Instead of a ribbon-cutting, Seattle officials called for a "soft launch" this month for a protected bike lane on Seventh Avenue.

Everyone who wants to bike should be able to because biking can make us happier, keep us healthier, save us money, and reduce climate pollution. That's why we're advocating to build a connected network of safe and comfortable streets for people biking. Friday morning at 8:00 am, we took this message to the street by ...

...not an ordinary bike project”), and a short stretch of bike lane recently added to Pike and Pine...

Open thread: What does your dream bike network look like?

This morning, as the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) handed out bagels to bike commuters, some had a bigger ask: Finish the "basic bike network." This morning at City Hall, a slate of advocates from Cascade Bicycle Club, Seattle Neighborhood Greenways, and others-supported by City Councilors Rob Johnson, Teresa Mosqueda, and Sally Bagshaw-advocated for a connected bike network throughout downtown.

Seventh Avenue will be closed between Pike and Pine on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for signal installation. Also, starting Friday night, Seventh between Pine and Olive will be a one-way southbound until forever.

Also Sunday morning, route 50 will be rerouted eastbound off Alki and 61st for the Alki Beach Run 5K (but there will be a temporary stop at 61st and Admiral). The Water Taxi shuttle 775 will miss a few more stops along Alki and Harbor.

Also Sunday morning, route 50 will be rerouted eastbound off Alki and 61st for the Alki Beach Run 5K (but there will be a temporary stop at 61st and Admiral). The Water Taxi shuttle 775 will miss a few more stops along Alki and Harbor.

Also Sunday morning, route 50 will be rerouted eastbound off Alki and 61st for the Alki Beach Run 5K (but there will be a temporary stop at 61st and Admiral). The Water Taxi shuttle 775 will miss a few more stops along Alki and Harbor.

Another weekend, another whole list of things that could disrupt getting around. Some of these events might be things you're doing, too-there's a Mariners game every day, it's the University District Street Fair, and it's fun run season. Plus: The Seattle Storm are back!

...the Seattle waterfront, where there will be free parking at four venues: Hillclimb Court Garage, 1422 Western Ave.; Western and Seneca Lot, 1101 Western Ave.; Watermark Tower Garage, 1108 Western Ave.; and Pike...

...free parking at four venues: Hillclimb Court Garage, 1422 Western Ave.; Western and Seneca Lot, 1101 Western Ave.; Watermark Tower Garage, 1108 Western Ave.; and Pike Place Market Garage, 1531 Western Ave. A...

...Court Garage, 1422 Western Ave.; Western and Seneca Lot, 1101 Western Ave.; Watermark Tower Garage, 1108 Western Ave.; and Pike Place Market Garage, 1531 Western Ave. A voucher is also available through the...

...Lot, 1101 Western Ave.; Watermark Tower Garage, 1108 Western Ave.; and Pike Place Market Garage, 1531 Western Ave. A voucher is also available through the Downtown Seattle Association that will be honored at...

Mother Nature to treat us with gorgeous weekend for Mother's Day

The weather forecast is looking good for Mother's Day, with a high predicted of 81 degrees. On Saturday, it's expected to be sunny with a high of 75. Share story If your mom loves warm spring weather, then this could be a tailor-made Mother's Day for her.

But for the drivers, later in the summer is when you'll see changes, too. Right now, drivers enter in from the entrance off Madison and Alaskan Way.

Colman Dock construction ramping up for the summer

SEATTLE -- If you plan to take the ferry from Seattle to either Bremerton or Bainbridge Island, be prepared for more construction at Colman Dock. The changes are expected to ramp up in a couple of weeks and into the summer. According to officials, the construction will affect both passengers who walk onto the ferry as well as drivers.

...among westbound travelers. WSF plans to move the vehicle access lanes six blocks south, to South Jackson Street and Alaskan Way. Pickups and drop-offs, however, will continue at the Madison and Alaskan Way entrance...

Seattle ferry dock access getting tougher during summer construction

Published 9:17 am, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Colman Dock has already seen some changes as major construction to replace the Seattle ferry dock has gotten underway. But things are about to change again as summer construction goes full steam ahead, according to an announcement from the Washington State Ferries.

...public benefits include $10 million for Freeway Park; $16 million for bike improvements, both on Pike and Pine and on Eighth Avenue; $4 million for a Terry Avenue promenade; $1.5 million for...

With City Council approval, Convention Center project can move forward

A Seattle City Council vote Monday afternoon authorized a project to expand the Washington State Convention Center to move forward. The $1.6 billion Washington State Convention Center Addition project is set to transform the Downtown Seattle area, and not just because of the 1.4-million-square-foot center itself.

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